Intel and friends announced they have formed new consortium to define a common communications framework to wirelessly connect and manage the flow of information among personal computing and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Rovi Corporation announced that it is working with Broadcom to drive 4K adoption by enabling device manufacturers and service providers to take advantage of the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC/H.265).

Broadcom Corporation announced that it is working with Philips Home Control to develop a new generation of wireless gestural remote control devices for televisions, set-top boxes (STB) and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.

Microsoft Corp. announced it is working with system-on-chip (SOC) partners Intel Corporation and Broadcom Corp. to deliver support for reference designs that will provide the complete Silverlight platform to set-top boxes, connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc (BD) players and other consumer devices.